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01-02-2002, 07:58 PM

My name is Juan Santell. I'm 42 and a postal worker living in upstate NY near Rochester. I've been interested in Rome all my life and have recently decided to get into re-enacting. Since I have a family to support (one going off to college this fall) I will be supporting my new habit by armouring. I've sold a couple of pieces already so it's off to a good start. Why am I getting into Roman Legionary re-enacting at this stage of my life? Because Romans are COOL!!!

***Praefectusclassis*** · 01-02-2002, 08:06 PM

Hi Juan! 
Oh yeah, my dad is so glad I'm off his budget! Tell us about your armouring experiences in Reenactment and reconstruction, or better: write and photograph for a bit on RomanArmy.com! 
Greets 
 
Jasper

**richsc** · 01-02-2002, 08:51 PM

Hi Juan..what do you mean "this stage in my life"?? I'm 48! Glad to have you around. Did you know about the group around Niagra? Legio XXX I believe. I don't know how close that fellow is to you. 
What type of armor are you producing? Everyone is always on the lookout for new stuff. We'll be eager to see photos. 
 
Richard Campbell 
Aulus, Legio XX.
the High Noise, Low Signal person for RAT.
ICQ 940236

01-04-2002, 11:25 AM

Well, now I don't feel so bad, at least there's someone older than I am. Right now my armouring is mostly SCA helmets. They are the largest market in the US right now. I build mostly greathelms, spangenhelms etc. I've also been experimenting with a sparring helmet for the live steel crowd. But have no fear, my personal legionary armour will be held to the highest historical standards, I just sell to the SCA because that's where the money is. My wife just got me a digital camera so when I start my armour I'll be taking a lot of pictures, perhaps a how- to with pictures may develop. But first things first. Sell 2 helmets, buy an imperial gallic "H". Sell 3 helmets, buy an Albion gladius etc. I'll make the rest. As for the XXX, that's about 3 hours away down the NY state thruway, not too far to go occasionally but not something I want to drive every week. (old man, bad back).

01-16-2002, 02:01 AM

Well, let's see. I was one of the first legions to spring up in Canada, post "Gladiator" era. Legio XXX "Ulpia Victrix" was a unit not previously depicted (that I could find, sorry if I missed you.) I figured the early 2nd century came with some really cool kit options, so what the hell. My name is Matt, and I live near Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. Unfortunately, there aren't any other units near me, closer than about 8 hours. But as I said, more legions seem to be forming, which is a good indication that Roman re-enacting is gaining popularity. 
 
Salve. Tiberius Lantanius Magnus
CO/Optio,
Legio XXX "Ulpia Victrix"
(Matt)

Catiline · 01-16-2002, 01:09 PM

Hello Magnus

01-21-2002, 10:13 PM

Greetings from beautiful Central Massachusetts: 
 
New recruit here. History has been my obsession for many, many years (since before Charlton Heston ever drove a chariot -- & that was back in ... well, never mind... suffice it to say I'm an old puppy to be upping in a new legion!). My interest in the Roman army is less in the "nuts & bolts" of weapons, organization and tactics than in the operational histories and strategic distribution of the legions and detachments. Unit history, if you like. I've just put online the first of a series of sketches I'm putting together: brief histories of Legio III Augusta, and Legio XII Fulminata: 
 
members.tripod.com/~HAuburn/leghome.html 
 
I welcome comment, suggestions, questions and constructive criticism. There's also a preliminary bibliography of Legionary Coinage. Over the next few weeks, I should be finishing up Legio III Gallica and Legio VII Claudia, with others to follow as I find the time (8 days a week aren't enough!) 
 
Regards, 
 
John H. (bookbinder by trade, historian by obsession)

Catiline · 01-21-2002, 10:25 PM

Welcome john

***Praefectusclassis*** · 01-22-2002, 07:17 AM

Hi John, 
Welcome to the board! Your histories look good? Did you know we're trying to get the stories of the various legions together on romanarmy.com (needs still a lot of work)? Greets 
 
Jasper

JRSCline · 01-22-2002, 08:07 AM

Yes, lots! E EM Let's work together on that

01-30-2002, 11:32 PM

salvete commilitones, 
 
invented by jenny cline, i signed up for romanarmytalk today. i hope my english is not to bad, but since i finished school 15 years passed. 
my name is christoph schwab ( C. Claudius Suebus Dentatus Minor ) and i do Roman re - enactment as a memeber of LEG VI VIC COH VI ASTVR ( I. ROEMERCOHORTE OPLADEN e.V. )since 1990. 
i hope to find good contacts, information and useful advices on Roman re-enactment and history. me and a friend of mine do administrate the web-site of I. ROEMERCOHORTE OPLADEN e.V. ( www. roemercohorte.de ) and if somebody has critics, advices or suggestion for improvement, we really would appreciate it. 
 
 
vale 
C. CLAUDIUS SUEBUS DENTATUS MINOR

01-30-2002, 11:41 PM

Ave et salve, Claudius! 
 
 
_________________________________ 
CASCA TARQVINIVS GEMINVS 
<a href=http://www.legio-ix-hispana.org> LEG IX HSPA COH V CEN VIII CON III 

VIRES ET VALOR PRO GLORIA ROMAE 
_________________________________

Catiline · 01-31-2002, 12:13 AM

Hello Caius Cladius

**richsc** · 01-31-2002, 01:13 AM

Vale claudius! Glad you're here. I hope your cornicen is nearby: I have plenty of questions for him! 
 
Aulus, Legio XX.
the HIGH NOISE/low signal person for RAT.
ICQ 940236

01-31-2002, 07:40 AM

Salve, 
 
Welcome to the board. 
 
Regards, 
 
Sander van Dorst

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